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Church Roundup

updated Thursday, August 8, 2013 - 10:18pm

Special Day Assembly of Jehovah’s Witnesses: 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Aug. 17 at the Conyers Assembly Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses, 125 Glenn Road NE, Conyers. The theme this year is “Safeguard Your Conscience.” The program will answer seven principal questions regarding the conscience and what is hazardous to the conscience; how to train the conscience; how it is possible to be clean from the blood of all men; what our thinking and acting on Bible principles reveal about us and more. Open to the public. No collections are ever taken. (706) 769-5361 or (706) 540-6170.

Princeton UMC: 2390 S. Lumpkin St. Part two of the Wesley Hymn Study, a one-hour weekly program about the life, teaching and music of Charles Wesley, will begin Aug. 18. Register. Sunday school for all ages at 10 a.m. and worship at 11 a.m. Sunday. Nursery provided. Nursery provided for children ages birth to 3 years old. Free and open to the public. Wednesday night out supper at 5:45 p.m. Cool Kids meets at 6:20 p.m. Wednesday. (706) 353-1123 or www.princetonumcathensga.org.

New Life Bible Church: 605 Olympic Drive. Homecoming at 10:45 a.m. Aug. 18. Revival at 7:30 p.m. Aug. 21-23. The Rev. David T. Batts will be the guest speaker.

Holy Cross Lutheran Church: 800 West Lake Drive. Community hymn sing and indoor picnic at 5 p.m. Aug. 18 featuring a meal catered by Talmage Terrace. Following the meal will be hymn trivia, the sharing of hymn background stories, and time for guests to sing their favorite hymns from all denominations. Free and open to the public. (706) 548-3329 or www.holycrossathens.com.

Hillsboro Baptist Church: 302 Hillsboro Road N., North High Shoals. Homecoming at 11 a.m. Aug. 25 with guest speaker Pastor D.T. Jackson. Dinner will follow the service. Revival at 7:30 p.m. Aug. 26-28. The Rev. Leonard Summerour and the Greater Barber Creek Baptist Church family will be the guests Aug. 26, the Rev. W.H. Gaither and the Barrow Grove Baptist Church family will be the guests Aug. 27, and the Rev. Richard C. Moss and the Walnut Grove Baptist Church family will be the guests Aug. 28. (706) 769-8594.

Athens Religious Society of Friends (Quakers): 1685 Commerce Road. Silent meeting for worship at 9:30 a.m. and second-hour discussion at 11 a.m. Sunday focusing on the Jewish tradition of Midrash, the tradition of re-exploring and expanding parts of sacred Scripture to keep the sacred Scripture fresh and vibrant. on.fb.me/14Y7Lr3.

Burt’s UMC: 77 Veribest-Enterprise Road in Oglethorpe County. Homecoming at 11 a.m. Sunday with guest speaker the Rev. Donnie Berry and music by Jackie Smith. A covered-dish meal will follow. Revival at 7 p.m. Monday-Wednesday. Each night will feature a lay speaker and music. A light meal will be served at 6 p.m. each night. (706) 742-7246.

Billups Grove Baptist Church: 5720 Lexington Road. The Rev. Earl H. Randall II will be the guest speaker during the worship service at 10:45 a.m. Sunday. Homecoming and dinner Aug. 18. Revival at 7:30 p.m. Aug. 21-23. The Rev. David T Batts will be the guest speaker. The Rev. Ron Price will be the guest speaker during the worship service at 10:45 a.m. Aug. 25 and Sept. 1. (706) 353-6508.

Ebenezer UMC: 1368 Ebenezer Church Road, Jefferson. “Blessing of the Backpacks” at 11 a.m. Sunday. All people related to the educational system are encouraged to attend, including teachers, administrators, janitorial staff, support staff and transportation. Open to the public. www.EbenezerUMCJefferson.org or (706) 367-4269.

First A.M.E. Church: 521 N. Hull St. Health fair from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday. Health screenings will be offered by more than 30 partners in the community at no charge. Zumba demonstrations, massage therapy and more. The Athens-Clarke County Police Department will offer ID fingerprinting for children. People ages 60 and older can have their last will and testament prepared at no charge. Storytelling for children. (706) 548-1454.

First Baptist Church of Statham: 1914 Broad St., Statham. Homecoming at 11 a.m. Sunday. A covered-dish lunch will follow. Revival at 6 p.m. Sunday and at 7 p.m. Monday through Wednesday. (770) 725-7067.

Gordon’s Chapel UMC: Nowhere Road, Hull. Homecoming at 10:30 a.m. Sunday. The Rev. Dr. Gary Whetstone, superintendent of the Athens Elberton District, will be the guest speaker. This is a blended service. There will be no 8:30 a.m. service Sunday. Sunday school will be held at 9:30 a.m. A covered-dish meal will follow the service at Sanford Community Center.

Gospel Tabernacle: Watson Mill Road, Carlton, will have a gospel singing at 7 p.m. Saturday featuring The Gipson Family and The Southern Travelers. Free admission, but a love offering will be collected. (706) 797-3251.

Grace Fellowship: 1120 Malcom Bridge Road, Bogart, will offer DivorceCare and DivorceCare for Kids to help families experiencing divorce and separation. Both groups will meet at 4 p.m. each Sunday for 13 weeks beginning Sunday. Registration is $25 per person and includes materials. Scholarships available to those in need. Topics for both groups include understanding what is happening, facing anger, dealing with sadness, dealing with loneliness, forgiveness and moving on. (706) 769-4001 or (706) 540-7259.

Jones Chapel UMC: 5601 Hwy. 29 N., Danielsville. Sunday school for all ages at 10 a.m. Worship at 11 a.m. with a message inspired by Isaiah 1 titled “LTDG.” Service will include the sacrament of Holy Communion. There will be an open table. Nursery provided during Sunday school and the service. (706) 795-3734 or www.joneschapelumc.net.

New Bethlehem Baptist Church: 1108 Lexington-Carlton Road, Carlton. Sunday school at 9:45 a.m. and worship at 11 a.m. Sunday, except for the fifth Sunday of the month. Bible study at 7 p.m. Thursday. Homecoming at 11 a.m. Sunday. Revival at 7:30 p.m. Sunday through Aug. 16. Pastor Dwight Sims and the Thankful Baptist Church family will be the guests Monday, Pastor D.T. Jackson and the Hillsboro Baptist Church family will be the guests Tuesday, Pastor Tommy Johnson and the New Hope Baptist Church family will be the guests Wednesday, Pastor Michael Routh and the Morton Chapel Baptist Church family will be the guests Thursday, and Pastor Wilson Latimore and the Chestnut Grove Baptist Church family will be the guests Aug. 16. (706) 743-3864.

New Springhill Baptist Church: 2491 Crawfordville Road, Philomath, will conclude its revival at 7 tonight. The Rev. Dr. Daniel Simmons of Albany will be the guest speaker. (706) 274-3638.

St. John F.B.H. Church: 198 N. Rocksprings St., will conclude the celebration of its 94th anniversary at 7:30 tonight with guest speakers. Elder E.T. Moore will be the guest speaker during the service at 11:30 a.m. Sunday and Elder David Tolbert will be the guest speaker at 4 p.m. Sunday. Dinner will be served at 2 p.m. (910) 879-6841.

Summer Hill Baptist Church: 4841 Jefferson River Road, will conclude its revival at 7:30 tonight. The Rev. Gazarra Mitchell pastor of Upper Mt. Zion Baptist Church in Jefferson will be the guest speaker. (706) 207-1138

Thankful Baptist Church: 1218 Union Point Road, Stephens. Homecoming at 10:45 a.m. Sunday. Revival at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday through Aug. 16. Pastor R.A. Lackey will deliver the message. Family and friends day at 2 p.m. Aug. 25. Larry Fort and the New Freedom Christian Center of Athens will be the guests. (706) 743-5088.

Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Athens: 780 Timothy Road. Worship at 9 a.m. and forum at 10:30 a.m. The worship service will be repeated at 11:30 a.m., and religious education classes will be held during the 9 and 11:30 a.m. service times. The worship message is titled “Keepers of the Well.” We’ll refill the well of community for Ingathering. Bring a water sample symbolic of a transformational journey made in body or in spirit this summer. Music by The Musicsmiths. The forum will not resume until Sept. 8. Children’s religious education classes and nursery care available during the services. (706) 546-7914 or www.uuathensga.org.

Unity Center for Spiritual Growth: 1435 Oglethorpe Ave. Pre-service meditation service at 9:40 a.m. Sunday and service at 11 a.m. Sunday school and youth programs held during the 11 a.m. service. The Rev. Bronte’s message Sunday is titled “Whose Will Is It, Anyway?” and will ask people to think about the spiritual faculty of “will.” The summer reading program will discuss chapter 6 of the book “The Prospering Power of Prayer” by Catherine Ponder at 12:45 p.m. Sunday. A Course in Miracles from 2-3:30 p.m. Community movie from 4-6 p.m. Sunday. Watch part 2 of the recently released Abraham-Hicks DVD, “Healthy, Wealthy and Wise.” $5. www.unityathens.com.

Victory Baptist Church: 4030 Danielsville Road. Family and Friends day during the 11 a.m. worship service Sunday.

Arnold Grove Baptist Church: 625 Wolfskin Road, Arnoldsville. The food pantry is open to those in need in the community. Appointments available from 3-6 p.m. Mondays and Tuesdays. Food is distributed from 5-6 p.m. the first and third Wednesday of each month. Call (706) 410-4231 to make an appointment. www.arnoldgrovebaptist.com.

Athens Bread of Life Ministries Inc.: 1060 Gaines School Road, Suite A-4C. Summer schedule is: worship at 7 p.m. Wednesday with a potluck dinner and biblical teaching. There will be no Sunday services during the summer. (706) 548-0640.

Athens Church: 10 Huntington Road. Worship at 9 and 10:30 a.m. for adults and families and at noon for adults and high school and college students. Classes and worship for preschool, elementary children during the 9 and 10:30 a.m. services. www.athenschurch.com.

Athens First UMC: 327 N Lumpkin St. Worship at 8:30, 9:45 and 11 a.m. Sunday. Sunday school classes are held during worship services. Bible studies, classes, choir practice and classes and activities for children are held throughout the week. www.athensfirstumc.org.

Caring for People Ministry: Caring for People Ministry is an emergency food assistance program and prayer request ministry that operates year-round. For emergency food assistance, call 211 or (706) 255-9572. Email cfpministry@yahoo.com or visit caringforpeopleministries.ning.com.

East Athens Baptist Church: 4325 Lexington Road. Contemporary worship at 8:30 a.m., Sunday school at 9:45 a.m. and traditional worship at 11 a.m. and 6 p.m. Sunday. Family dinner from 5-5:45 p.m. Wednesday. AWANA for all potty-trained children through grade 5 Wednesday. Youth Invasion from 6-7:45 p.m. Wednesday for grades 6 through high school. (706) 543-2393 or eastathensbaptist.org.

Ebenezer UMC: 1368 Ebenezer Church Road, Jefferson. Communion service at 9:15 a.m. and a traditional service at 11 a.m. Sunday. There is a contemporary service at 6:30 p.m. Sunday. (706) 367-4269 or www.ebenezerumcjefferson.org.

Faith Baptist Church: 116 Sarah St., Winder. Sunday school at 10 a.m. and worship at 11 a.m. and 6 p.m. Sunday. Bible study and Young Christians in Action at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday. Church has a bus ministry. To get picked up for services, call (678) 227-2314. faithbaptistwinder.com.

Jefferson Presbyterian Church U.S.A.: 243 Washington St. Sunday school for children ages 4 and older at 9:45 a.m. and worship at 11 a.m. Sunday. Child care available for infants through age 4. Bible study at 6 p.m. Wednesday with a light meal followed by “Discipleship 202” at 7 p.m. (706) 367-5577 or www.jeffersonpc.org.

Jones Chapel UMC: 5601 Hwy. 29 N., Danielsville. Sunday school for all ages at 10 a.m. and worship at 11 a.m. Sunday. Children and youth programs at 5 p.m. Sunday. Service of prayer at 6:30 p.m. Sunday. (706) 795-3734 or www.joneschapelumc.net.

New Beginning Family Worship Center: 688 Hwy. 98 W., Danielsville. The Mercy Food Ministry at New Beginning will provide food to those in need at 10 a.m. the second Saturday of each month. (706) 788-2529.

New Bethel Worship Center: 145 Ruth Drive. Sunday school at 11 a.m. and worship at noon Sunday. Bible study at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday. Greek/Hebrew study at 7:30 p.m. the second Thursday of each month. (706) 296-4568.

New Jerusalem Baptist Church: 313 Dubose Ave. Worship at 11:30 a.m. second and fourth Sunday of each month and at 6 p.m. the third Sunday of each month. Bible study at 7 p.m. Wednesday. (706) 714-5639.

North High Shoals Congregational Holiness Church: 271 Jefferson Road. Sunday school at 10 a.m. and worship at 11 a.m. Sunday. Services at 6 p.m. Sunday discuss end of times prophecy and current events. (770) 846-9875.

Oconee Baptist Church: 58 Lower Wire Bridge Road, Stephens. Sunday school at 9:45 a.m. Worship at 11 a.m. the first and third Sunday of the month. (706) 759-3633.

Oconee Heights Baptist Church: 4180 Jefferson Road. Sunday school at 9:45 a.m. Worship at 11 a.m. A student ministry for middle and high school students, 180 Degrees, will meet at 4 p.m. Sunday. Meal served at 6 p.m. Wednesdays. Meal reservations can be made by calling the church office by noon on Monday. Adult meals are $6 and $3 for children ages 8 and younger. Adult prayer meeting and devotion, Youth and Team Kids meet at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday. (706) 548-4600.

A Place Called Love Family Church: Oconee Preschool Academy, 1890 Mars Hill Road. Adult Bible school and children’s church at 10:15 a.m. Sunday. Worship at 11 a.m. (706) 548-9777 or (706) 338-4112 or aplacecalledlove.org.

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